Jennifer Torry
Student Life and Leadership Coordinator at Selwyn House School- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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British Columbia Teaching Certificate
British Columbia Ministry of Education - Teacher Regulation BranchOct, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
CPR-C
Canadian Red CrossMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Emergency First Aid
Canadian Red CrossMay, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Selwyn House School
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Education Management
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Life and Leadership Coordinator
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Aug 2021 - Present
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St. George's School
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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Instructional Strategies Coach
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2021
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Head of Soccer
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2021
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English Teacher
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Sep 2014 - Aug 2021
- teacher of English 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 and Journalism 11/12- advisor teacher- English 8 Team Leader September 2016 - June 2018- Connect/Elevate 10 Cohort Co-Lead September 2019-June 2021- acted as a support leader for staff during the implementation of Canvas as our new learning management system- assisted with planning evening Poetry in Voice- Track & Field distance coach 2015- Grade 10 A soccer team coach 2015-present- trained National School Reform Foundation Critical Friends Group coach (November 2015) Show less
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Interim Head of Department (English)
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2019
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Yearbook Advisor
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
- supervising the publication- organizing students to photograph events and write articles for these events- guide students in leadership positions
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Tutor
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Nov 2013 - Aug 2014
- tutored high school students in math and science - attended a workshop on "Strengths Gym" given by Carmel Proctor, PhD - worked on compiling a math manual detailing the Orton-Gillingham Academic Math process - substituted for Orton-Gillingham Language tutors - tutored high school students in math and science - attended a workshop on "Strengths Gym" given by Carmel Proctor, PhD - worked on compiling a math manual detailing the Orton-Gillingham Academic Math process - substituted for Orton-Gillingham Language tutors
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St. John Brebeuf Regional Secondary School
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Substitute Teacher
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Feb 2014 - Jun 2014
Substituted for absent teachers at all grade levels. Performed the daily tasks of a teacher, such as taking attendance, assisting students in work, and facilitating classroom tasks. Substituted for absent teachers at all grade levels. Performed the daily tasks of a teacher, such as taking attendance, assisting students in work, and facilitating classroom tasks.
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Self
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Switzerland
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Tutor
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Oct 2013 - Jun 2014
- tutored a sixth grade French immersion student in Science - assisted with comprehension of the language and content - developed activities to enhance learning and create retention - tutored a sixth grade French immersion student in Science - assisted with comprehension of the language and content - developed activities to enhance learning and create retention
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Lamar University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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STARS Nighttime Graduate Assistant
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
- Supervised tutors working evening shifts- Responsible for managing the tutoring centre and solving any problems- Scheduled, rescheduled, and canceled tutoring appointments
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Tutor
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Jan 2011 - Dec 2012
I assisted students in a range of core subjects (Composition I & II, College Algebra, etc.) and English major subjects. I also taught study skills and time management skills to my students. As a tutor, I was responsible for keeping a log of all tutoring sessions and the activities completed within the session. Finally, I assisted the front desk assistants with answering phones and filing paperwork.
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Port Neches-Groves High School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
• Effectively taught to six class periods of English III (American Literature) with class sizes ranging from 16 to 22 students • Responsible for disciplinary actions and general classroom management • Planned units over various periods of American Literature based on both literary developments and historical periods • Responsible for developing and implementing assessment • Co-piloted a blog project using Edmodo with my mentor teacher • Attended a meeting regarding TAKS and STAAR testing procedures Show less
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
Master of Arts - MA, Educational Studies -
Teachers College of Columbia University
Klingenstein Summer Fellow (KSI) -
Simon Fraser University
Post Baccalaureate Diploma, General Education -
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education -
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French